The venerable Post Time Lounge and Cafe in Seminole County, known for its blend of food, drinks, and live entertainment, is set for its final call on November 2nd as it prepares to shutter its operations for good; the general manager, Deanna Shearer, disclosed the impending closure with palpable sorrow on social media, "Due to circumstances beyond my control and with a very heavy heart I unfortunately have to inform you all that Post Time Lounge Cafe and Patio will be closing November 2nd," a statement that echoed the sentiments of a community poised to lose a cherished haunt, as reported by WFTV.
Patrons regulars and longtime attendees of the Longwood locale have expressed their dismay over the news, and the bar's history as a post-race tradition, a site for packed themed parties, and for some, a backdrop to life's pivotal moments is poignant, "It’s heartbreaking," a regular of over two decades lamented, recounting the bar's evolution from a post-race gathering spot to a pivotal location for community events and personal milestones; meanwhile, Becky Smith, another local patron, shared with ClickOrlando that "It's just one of those things. You just have all these amazing memories of the people."
The venue, stationed at the prominent junction of 17-92 and Dog Track Road, has not just been a site for evening revelry, it has played host to memorable concerts and events, including a jam-packed performance by Cee Lo Green, which Brian Leone, known as "Redd," a promoter for Post Time, recounted to the ClickOrlando interview team, "I had 600 people in this building, which was shoulder to shoulder. It was a great experience," and while it's clear the establishment has left an indelible mark on many, as November 2nd draws near, these moments will soon give way to whispers of nostalgia for what was a vibrant part of Seminole County's social fabric.
